The U.S. Secret Service said agents on Monday shot a man near the White House who allegedly opened fire after he was confronted by authorities.
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Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn told reporters that the suspect, described as a “suspicious individual that appeared to have a firearm,” was spotted by plainclothes officers who then alerted uniformed officers to apprehend the man.
The suspect allegedly fled on foot and brandished a firearm, which Quinn said he fired in the direction of Secret Service agents who returned fire. The suspect was taken to a hospital. His condition is unknown.
Quinn added that a bystander, who he said is a minor, was hit by gunfire from the suspect and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting took place at 15th Street and Independence Avenue NW, Secret Service said in a post on X.
It wasn’t clear whether the incident had any connection to President Donald Trump or the White House in general. The shooting comes a week after Cole Allen, a 31-year-old teacher and engineer from California, was charged with attempting to assassinate the president.
Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade passed nearby Monday’s incident moments before the shooting, Quinn said. He said the suspect did not attack the motorcade and that there was no indication that approaching it was his intent.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
